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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Released March 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax X70 and Samsung TL100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was introduced 2 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X70 grades against the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung TL100

 X70 TL100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax X70

 TL100 X70 

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung TL100

 X70 TL100 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Pentax X70 and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 versus the TL100.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and TL100 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and TL100.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
33
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (219g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax X70Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-02 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $22